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Using Computers as Tools
©Elizabeth Fehlbaum, LSSL 5370, Sam Houston State University,
Spring 2014
Mindtools
David H. Jonassen
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Computers in the Classroom: Mindtools for
Critical Thinking
“The term mindtool represents a concept, not
a real entity.”
Differentiates between learning from computers; learning about computers; learning with computers,
which is the area of mindtools.
Jonassen’s Big Idea
“[Mindmaps] are knowledge constructions and facilitation tools that can be applied to a variety of subject-matter domains.”
Attributes of a
Mindtool
Should be generalizable; should be an application
or device that can be used in many different
ways to learn in multiple subjects.
Should be available rather than difficult to
find/obtain.
Should be affordable: online apps make this more available
now.
Should foster knowledge representation—should go beyond the mundane and
encourage users to develop own creations to demonstrate
what have learned.
Should be easy to learn and use. Real purpose is to construct and represent critical and constructive
learning. Should be computer-
based.
Examples of
Mindtools
Mindmap Databases Spreadsheet
s
Intelligent search engines
Visualization tools
Hypermedia (Prezi,
PowerPoint)
Google Docs, Evernote, Microsoft
Office
Wordle, WiseMapping, Popplet
Weebly, Piktochart, Edcanvas
(Blendspace); Glogster, Edmodo
Haiku Deck, MindMapper, Videolicious, Symbaloo, ThingLink
Mindmapping Videos
“Where Good Ideas Come From” by Steven Johnson: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NugRZGDbPFU
How to MindMap using iMindMap: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJUnSAxDY18
3-D Mind Map Visualization Design: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=farxF3HkDBU
Mind mapping with Prezi: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TENwsD0h9Rw
How to use Evernote to Achieve Your Goals: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxMJGtBXkvc
Mindmapping Videos 2
Wordle Tutorial: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhL5D9nz5aI
Wisemapping Tutorial: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rKxZwNKs9cE
Popplet: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CxLDsWHsQ1g
Edcanvas (Blendspace) Tutorial: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9iguYxMDeik
“It’s Kind of a Funny Story”
Drawing Scene: (Very cool take on Mind Mapping)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-rrawJ64ak
Helpful ResourcesBell, M. (2013, November 06). Belltones: Computers as mindtools. Retrieved from http://www.internetatschools.com/Articles/Column/Belltones/BELLTONES-Computers-as-Mindtools--Homage-to-David-Jonassen-93161.aspx
Computers in the Classroom: Mindtools for Critical Thinking, by David H. Jonassen (Merril Pr (1995).
Learning, Problem Solving, and Mindtools: Essays in Honor of David H. Jonassen, edited by J. Michael Spector, Barbara B. Lockee, Sharon Smaldino, and Marry Herring. Routledge (2013).
“Using Mindtools in Education,” THE Journal.
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